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-Ponte Duero fantastic albergue with hospitaleiro
Hi, I am still slowly planning my trip in July! I am just curious about a few more things regarding starting off from Madrid. I have narrowed down the starting point from the guide book I downloaded, to Rodilla Sandwhich cafe in Paseo del Castellana. On google street view I can see that on this road the two leaning buildings indicate the correct direction to start walking. Im just wondering are there any yellow arrows/shells/posts to mark the way, and if so does anyone know where specifically do they begin on this exact road? I cant seem to see any markers on street view! haha
Hi, Colm,Hi, I am still slowly planning my trip in July! I am just curious about a few more things regarding starting off from Madrid. I have narrowed down the starting point from the guide book I downloaded, to Rodilla Sandwhich cafe in Paseo del Castellana. On google street view I can see that on this road the two leaning buildings indicate the correct direction to start walking. Im just wondering are there any yellow arrows/shells/posts to mark the way, and if so does anyone know where specifically do they begin on this exact road? I cant seem to see any markers on street view! haha
Hi, Colm_og,
I walked the Camino de Madrid in 2011 and found that after Segovia, there were pilgrim albergues in all the towns where I stayed, and prices were either donativo or very low. Before Segovia, there are some unavoidable nights in hostales or pensiones. Between Tres Cantos (albergue) and Cercedilla (youth hostal, open to pilgrims with credential, about 10 euros) there are no albergues. Depending on your distances, that may mean a hostal/hotel in Colmenar el Viejo and Manzanares el Real. Both of those are in the 40-60 range. Segovia has many cheap options and is worth a nice visit.
The thing I found most astonishing about the Camino de Madrid was the high quality of the albergues, their large capacity, and the total lack of pilgrims. I slept alone in many places. The CSJ online guide is great, if you don't already have it. It's a great walk. Buen camino, Laurie
Hi, Colm,Hi Laurie, thanks a million for your help so far. I'm also just wondering for those first few places, such as Tres Cantos or Colmenar el Viejo, if it is necessary to book ahead for any of these places, or is it just a case of simple showing up and booking on arrival? I have a small group coming with me now! haha
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